Author: I. F. La CroixPublisher: Timber Press (OR)
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
The color photographs were taken in the field by Eric la Croix.
African Orchids in the Wild and in Cultivation
Author: I. F. La CroixPublisher: Timber Press (OR)
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
The color photographs were taken in the field by Eric la Croix.
Growing South African Indigenous Orchids
Author: Karsten WodrichPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000123812
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Providing a guide to the cultivation of both the terrestrial and epihytic orchid species growing in South Africa, this volume includes numerous hints, illustrations and photographs to help simplify the process. Detailed growing notes are given for over 60 terrestrial and over 40 epiphytic species.
Angraecoid Orchids
Author: Joyce StewartPublisher: Timber Press (OR)
ISBN: 0881927880
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
Bringing together descriptions of all 690 angraecoid orchid species—including those from Africa and Madagascar—for the first time, this account reflects the authors' close observation of the living plants in the wild and in cultivation and offers precise ecological information on habitat, altitude preferences, and flowering season of individual plants. Exquisite photographs and illustrations complement the authoritative text.
Orchids of Africa
Author: J. StewartPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349062308
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Orchids For Dummies
Author: Steven A. FrowinePublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0764567594
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Packed with photos, including 8 pages in full color Color your world with orchids Orchids are beautiful, fragrant, wonderfully varied, and surprisingly affordable. But aren't they hard to grow at home? No! says orchid grower extraordinaire Steve Frowine. In this handy guide, he shows you step by step how to select the right orchids, keep them healthy, encourage blooms, and even propagate your own plants. Discover how to: * Select orchids that will thrive in your home * Water, fertilize, repot, and propagate orchids * Decipher complicated orchid names * Get familiar with favorite orchid varieties * Create spectacular orchid displays
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids
Author: Alec M. PridgeonPublisher: Timber Press (OR)
ISBN: 9780881928013
Category : Orchid culture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Covers 1,100 common species of orchids with descriptions, names, geographic distribution, and recommendations for successful cultivation.
Southern African Epiphytic Orchids
Author: John S. BallPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Orchids Handbook
Author: Michael TibbsPublisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 162008306X
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
Practical introduction to the fascinating world of growing and caring for orchids. Guide to the care and cultivation of 40 orchid species and types. Covers all of the major orchid families. Advice on all aspects of cultivation, from getting started to repotting, dividing, growing from seed, and dealing with pests and diseases. How to choose the right orchid for any climate condition and establish a collection. Everything readers need to know to enter their orchids in competition.
The New Encyclopedia of Orchids
Author: I. F. La CroixPublisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 0881928763
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
The Infinitely Varied Orchid Family provides a never-ending source of unusual plants in a range of shapes, colors, fragrances, and sizes. As the demand for interesting and unusual species increases, so too does the need for a comprehensive reference on how to grow them. This encyclopedia, written by respected botanist Isobyl la Croix, offers detailed descriptions of 1500 cultivated species in 350 genera from Acampe to Zygostates. More than 1000 photographs will aid enthusiasts in choosing new plants for their collections as well as provide accurate ID.
Orchids of Kenya
Author: Joyce StewartPublisher: Timber Press (OR)
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
This book by the Royal Horticultural Society's Director of Horticulture & previous Sainsbury Orchid Fellow at Kew is the first to cover the 265 orchids native to Kenya. It is the product not only of the author's peerless knowledge of orchids but of her ten years' residence in Kenya.